CLAT 2026 seats for General category will be declared by the National Law Universities individually on their official websites. Students who will appear for this year’s CLAT will get their allotment during the counselling process. You all can visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in to check the seat matrix at all NLUs. The Consortium of the NLUs will conduct the CLAT entrance exam for admitting students to the BA LLB, B.Com LLB, B.Sc LLB, BBA LLB and LLM courses at the NLUs. The number of seats offered by the law schools varies. The seat intake is divided into categories: General, SC, ST, OBC and EWS. The students who pass CLAT 2026 with a good score and participate in the CLAT counselling process will see their names on the CLAT 2026 seat allotment list.
The students whose names will appear on the category-wise list issued after the results will become eligible to register for the CLAT 2026 counselling process . For more information on the number of seats offered and the course fees for BA LLB, LLM and other integrated law courses, read this article.
CLAT 2026 Seat Intake Eligibility
Given below are the CLAT eligibility criteria prescribed by the Consortium of the NLUs for its various law programmes. The eligibility criteria include the minimum requirements regarding educational qualification, passing marks, and age limit.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
BA LLB/ B.Sc LLB/ B.Com LLB/ BBA LLB |
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LLM |
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NLU-Wise CLAT 2026 UG Seat Matrix for General Category
CLAT seats offered at the National Law Universities are different. The CLAT 2026 UG seats for the General category at all the National Law Universities have been provided in the table below.
Name of the NLU | Number of Seats for General Category |
|---|---|
121 | |
National Academy of Legal Study and Research (NALSAR), University of Law, Hyderabad | 66 |
The West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata (BA LLB Hons.) | 73 |
The West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata (B.Sc LLB Hons.) | 32 |
26 | |
National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur (BA LLB Hons.) | 45 |
National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur (BBA LLB Hons.) | 15 |
55 | |
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMNLU), Lucknow | 80 |
79 | |
Gujarat National Law University, (GNLU), Silvassa | 31 |
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna (BA LL.B Hons) | 28 |
CNLU Patna (BBA LL.B Hons) | 28 |
134 | |
85 | |
National Law University (NLU), Odisha, Cuttack (BBA LLB) | 43 |
27 | |
The Tamil Nadu National Law School, (TNNLS) Tiruchirapalli (BA LL.B Hons) | 9 |
TNNLS Tiruchirapalli (B.Com LL.B Hons) | 9 |
National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi (BA LLB Hons.) | 30 |
National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi (BBA LLB Hons.) | 15 |
National Institute of Advanced Legal Sciences (NUALS), Kochi | 31 |
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, (DSNLU) Vishakhapatnam | 30 |
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad (BA LL.B Hons) | 17 |
MNLU Aurangabad (BBA LL.B Hons) | 17 |
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur (BA LL.B Hons) | 34 |
MNLU Nagpur (BBA LL.B Hons) | 17 |
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla (BA LL.B Hons) | 92 |
HPNLU Shimla (BBA LL.B Hons) | 46 |
National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJAA), Guwahati | 31 |
60 | |
40 | |
National Law University Tripura, Agartala | 31 |
Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj | 24 |
India International University of Legal Education and Research, Goa (BA LLB Hons) | 120 |
India International University of Legal Education and Research, Goa (BBA LLB Hons) | 60 |
Also Read: What is the Required CLAT 2026 Rank for NLSIU Bangalore Admission?
NLU-Wise CLAT 2026 PG Seat Matrix for General Category
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The PG seats offered at CLAT 2026 for General category at all NLUs can be checked by the students at the table below:
Name of the NLU | Number of Seats for General Category |
|---|---|
NLSIU Bengaluru | 48 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | 33 |
WBNUJS Kolkata | 69 |
NLIU Bhopal | 30 |
HNLU Raipur | 45 |
NLU Jodhpur | 41 |
RMLNLU Lucknow | 20 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 26 |
GNLU Silvassa | 16 |
CNLU Patna | 26 |
RGNUL Punjab | 60 |
NLUO Cuttack | 34 |
MNLU Mumbai | 12 |
TNNLS Tiruchirappalli | 9 |
NUSRL Ranchi | 15 |
NUALS Kochi | 31 |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 15 |
MNLU Aurangabad | 17 |
MNLU Nagpur | 46 |
HPNLU Shimla | 62 |
NLUJAA Guwahati | 20 |
DNLU Jabalpur | 30 |
NLUT Agartala | 25 |
RPNLUP, Prayagraj | 4 |
IIULER Goa | 40 |
CLAT 2026 UG Fees for General Category NLU-Wise
The course fees for the UG course at all NLUs for CLAT 2026 for the General category can be found in the table.
Name of the NLU | CLAT UG Fees for General Category |
|---|---|
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore | Rs 4,55,000 |
National Academy of Legal Study and Research (NALSAR), University of Law, Hyderabad | Rs 2,72,000 |
The West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata (BA LLB Hons.) | Rs 13,33,500 |
The West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata (B.Sc LLB Hons.) | Rs 16,43,500 |
National Law Institute University (NLU), Bhopal | Rs 2,36,350 |
National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur | Rs 3,00,000 |
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur | Rs 2,20,000 |
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMNLU), Lucknow | Rs 2,05,000.00 |
Gujarat National Law University, (GNLU), Gandhinagar | Rs 2,58,000 |
Gujarat National Law University, (GNLU), Silvassa | Rs 2,58,000 |
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna (BA LL.B Hons) | Rs 2,62,718 |
CNLU Patna (BBA LL.B Hons) | Rs 2,62,718 |
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala | Rs. 305000 |
National Law University (NLU), Odisha, Cuttack | Rs 2,46,890 per annum |
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai | Rs 4,70,500 |
The Tamil Nadu National Law School, (TNNLS) Tiruchirapalli | Rs 2,98,930 |
National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi (BA LLB Hons.) | Rs 2,89,000 |
NUSRL Ranchi (BBA LLB Hons.) | Rs 2,89,000 |
National Institute of Advanced Legal Sciences (NUALS), Kochi | Rs 3,71,500 |
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, (DSNLU) Vishakhapatnam | Rs 2,30,000 per annum |
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad (BA LL.B Hons) | Rs 2,75,499 (For Maharashtra) Rs 3,22,001 (Other Than Maharashtra) |
MNLU Aurangabad (BBA LL.B Hons) | Rs 2,75,499 (For Maharashtra) Rs 3,22,001 (Other Than Maharashtra) |
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur (BA LL.B Hons) | Rs 3,65,000 (I Year) Rs 3,18,500 (II Year) Rs 3,36,650 (III Year) Rs 3,56,615 (IV Year) Rs 3,78,577 (V Year) |
MNLU Nagpur (BBA LL.B Hons) | Rs 3,65,000 (I Year) Rs 3,18,500 (II Year) Rs 3,36,650 (III Year) Rs 3,56,615 (IV Year) Rs 3,78,577 (V Year) |
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla (BA LL.B Hons) | Rs 2,98,500 (I Year) Rs 2,85,338 (II Year) Rs 2,99,605 (III Year) Rs 3,14,585 (IV Year) Rs 3,30,314 (V Year) |
HPNLU Shimla (BBA LL.B Hons) | Rs 2,98,500 (I Year) Rs 2,85,338 (II Year) Rs 2,99,605 (III Year) Rs 3,14,585 (IV Year) Rs 3,30,314 (V Year) |
National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJAA), Guwahati | Rs 2,44,000 |
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur | Rs 3,51,151 |
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat | Rs 1,23,000 (Semester I) Rs 64,000 (Semester II) |
National Law University Tripura, Agartala | Rs 1,81,000 per annum |
Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University Prayagraj | Rs 2,95,000 |
India International University of Legal Education and Research Goa (BA LLB Hons.) | Rs 49,81,000 |
India International University of Legal Education and Research Goa (BBA LLB Hons.) | Rs 49,81,000 |
Also Read: What is the Required CLAT 2026 Rank for NLU Jodhpur Admission?
CLAT 2026 PG Fees for General Category NLU-Wise
The LLM students seeking admission through CLAT 2026 at one of the National Law Universities can be found at the table provided below:
Name of the NLU | CLAT PG Fees for General Category |
|---|---|
NLSIU Bengaluru | Rs 4,55,000 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | Rs 1,75,000 |
WBNUJS Kolkata | Rs 2,08,200 |
NLIU Bhopal | Rs 2,25,900 |
HNLU Raipur | Rs 1,70,000 |
NLU Jodhpur | Rs 1,14,000 |
RMLNLU Lucknow | Rs 1,25,000 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | Rs 2,62,200 |
GNLU Silvassa | Rs 2,62,200 |
CNLU Patna | Rs 239000 |
RGNUL Punjab | Rs 230000 |
NLUO Cuttack | Rs 1,86,890 per annum |
MNLU Mumbai | Rs 1,27,936 |
TNNLS Tiruchirappalli | Rs 2,50,525 |
NUSRL Ranchi | Rs 2,99,000 |
NUALS Kochi | Rs 1,63,000 |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | Rs 2,30,000 per annum |
MNLU Aurangabad | Rs 1,87,019 (For Maharashtra) Rs 2,11,975 (Other Than Maharashtra) |
MNLU Nagpur | Rs 1,64,500 (I Year) Rs 1,57,000 (II Year) |
HPNLU Shimla | Rs 2,69,750 |
NLUJAA Guwahati | Rs 2,11,500 |
DNLU Jabalpur | Rs 3,51,151 |
NLUT Agartala | Rs 1,51,000 |
RPNLUP Prayagraj | Rs 1,99,000 |
IIULER Goa | Rs 3,50,000 (other state students) Rs 3,25,000 (students from Goa) |
CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment Guidelines
Some guidelines should be followed for the CLAT seat allotment. The students can check the CLAT 2026 seat allotment guidelines below:
- The list will be published on the official website of the conducting body of CLAT 2026 by the Consortium of the NLUs.
- The provisionally selected General category students shall be able to take part in the CLAT 2026 counselling process.
- The students must submit an amount of Rs 30,000 (approximate) through the official website of CLAT 2026. The same amount will be transferred to the chosen NLU.
- students failing to submit the amount shall not be considered for admission at any NLU.
- After this, the names of such students will be removed from the CLAT 2026 merit list.
- students must make sure that they reserve their seats during this process by paying the counselling fee.
- The seat allotment lists contain the Student's Name, Admit Card Number, All India Rank (AIR) and category.
- students must log into their accounts on the Consortium of the NLUs' official website and learn which NLUs have been allotted to them.
- No refund of the counselling fee can be requested after the last date of withdrawal from the CLAT 2026 admission process.
You can fill out our Common Application Form for admission assistance to any college. For any admission-related queries, students can call on 1800-572-9877.
The article is curated in a way so that students get an overview of the CLAT 2026 seats for the General category. Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for more updates on the CLAT seat allotment.
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